Author: Thanatcha
If you are using the Gmail application on your phone, you might run into Gmail not being able to synchronize for many reasons, and that failure can be shown in many ways. For example, you may miss certain emails and messages, your emails may not go through, experience a slow down in application, or receive an error message “An uninhabited error message.” This blog will cover five non-sequential steps that you can try to tackle these sync issues. However, if these do not work, please do not fret as CROS is here to assist you. Ensure that the application is…
Due to the improved accessibility and security of data, cloud storage has become a leading solution for many home users. Google Drive is one of the best cloud storage devices that allows you to upload and store files from any folder on the SD card, camera, and cloud computer. Using the same Google account, you can access your data on any phone, tablet, or PC. However, sometimes synchronization problems such as synchronization blocked or Google Drive folders not synced may occur. You can try the three following methods to solve the issues. If the problem persists, it is okay because…
One of the things not many home users know about Windows 10 is that it comes with a new way to access troubleshooters. Troubleshooter offers you one-click solutions to fix various problems related to your Windows computer. This blog will teach you two methods to access and use the troubleshooting page in Windows 10: Settings and Control Panel. If these fail to fix the issues you ran into, CROS is here to assist. Settings This method is more simple than the old method of finding them in the Control Panel. Go to SettingsSelect Update & Security Proceed with Troubleshoot on…
As covered in a previous blog, home users can use Google Drive to share large files over the internet more conveniently. Google Drive is a cloud-based storage solutions that work well across multiple platforms: smartphones, tablets, or computers. Not only does it simplify the process of storing and sharing data, but you can also use it to collaborate with others. This is also a common task that many customers at CROS requested assistance for. Install Google Drive for desktop Below are the steps to install Google Drive on your desktop to save you time on the extra steps to access…
Windows operating systems and macOS are very different. If you would like to run a macOS on a Windows machine, the easiest way is to do so through a virtual machine. A virtual machine allows a system to run multiple operating systems at a time. This will allow the user to run multiple operating systems and share files between the two operating systems. However, running a macOS on a virtual machine may seem challenging which is why this blog will walk you through how you can run a macOS on a Windows computer. Step 1: Download a macOS To create…
You might have already known that Mac operating systems come with Macintosh machines by default so what can you do if you want to opt for Windows on your Mac? This blog will cover the seven steps you can take to make use of a software called Boot Camp Assistant that will allow you to run Windows operating system on your Mac device. Boot Camp Assistant Boot Camp Assistant is the default software on the macOS. It, however, can run the Windows operating system. The Boot Camp Assistant version 6.0 allows the users to install the Windows 10 operating system…
Virtualization is a tool to run multiple operating systems. Among many virtual tools available, Oracle VirtualBox is a free tool for virtualization which can be easily downloaded here. It is useful for when you need to transfer files from the virtual machine onto the main machine or vice-versa. For transferring files, you can choose to do it by either using shared folders or using a USB. Below are the steps to set up your own VirtualBox extension package and the two methods of transferring files. Downloading VirtualBox extension package The extension pack you are going to download and install is…
This blog will cover ways to share large files over the internet, which is an important function for any home user. If you have any queries regarding Google Drive, CROS is here to provide assistance. These two ways of sharing mentioned will come in handy for when the receiver is far from you or storage devices are not readily available: Gmail, Filezilla, and through other paid websites. Gmail Google Drive is a great source to send a large file over the internet. A common misconception regarding sending files is that only files less than 25MB can be shared. With the…
This blog covers a short how-to that will help you reactivate your Windows product key associated with your device after an upgrade that requires you to install Windows. In this case, we will cover the product key reactivation. If you are looking for a way to install Windows 10 post hardware upgrade, please refer to another blog for steps to install Windows after a hard disk upgrade here. If you encounter any difficulty during your attempt, please do not hesitate to reach out to CROS. 4 Steps to Reactivate Product Key Start -> Settings Select Update & Security Select Activation…
Today’s blog will cover the ten steps to install Windows on a computer. The device featured is an all-in-one desktop Dell Inspiron One 2320. One of the customers at CROS brought it in for a hardware upgrade. If you have any queries regarding your devices, please do not hesitate to contact us. After installing a new hard drive on the device, you will proceed with the following steps to install Windows using a Windows 10 USB flash drive: Turn on your computerInsert the USB flash driveShut down the computerBoot the device, press F12, and follow the instructionsOn the Install Windows…